We have raised our 2024 GDP growth forecast for Malaysia by 0.1ppt to 4.5%. This reflects a moderation of momentum in H2 as the one-off factors which boosted growth in H1 unwind. We project the economy will expand by 4% in 2025. Meanwhile, upward price pressures appear to be growing, so we think monetary policy settings are unlikely to change in 2025.
Malaysia: Domestic conditions do not support interest rate cuts